Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 13, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Cookie consent preferences are stored either as cookies or in localStorage, depending on your browser and device. Both serve the same purpose of remembering your choices.
Cookie Consent
In compliance with GDPR and German TDDDG law, we ask for your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the banner that appears on your first visit, or by clearing your browser's local storage.
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function. Analytics cookies require your consent and will only be activated after you click "Accept All" or enable them in "Customize" settings.
Cookies & Data Collection
| Name/Service | Purpose | Duration | Category | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | Essential | First-party |
| cookie_consent_date | Records when you gave consent | Persistent | Essential | First-party |
| exitIntentShown | Prevents showing exit popup multiple times | Session only | Essential | First-party |
| Vercel Analytics | Privacy-friendly web analytics. No cookies set. Collects anonymous page views and performance metrics. | No cookies | Essential | Vercel |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years | Analytics | |
| _gid | Stores session-specific visitor information | 24 hours | Analytics | |
| _ga_VWY6MH35SB | Stores and counts pageviews for GA4 property | 2 years | Analytics |
Cookie Categories Explained
Essential Cookies & Services
Required for the website to function properly. These include cookies that remember your consent choices and maintain session state. Vercel Analytics is also classified as essential because it operates without cookies, collects no personal data, and is fully GDPR-compliant by design. These services do not require consent under GDPR as they are strictly necessary and privacy-friendly.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information with cookies. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze site traffic patterns and improve user experience. These require your consent.
Marketing Cookies (Not Currently Used)
Reserved for future use to deliver personalized advertisements. Currently, we do not use any marketing or advertising cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
Through Our Cookie Banner:
- Clear your browser's local storage to see the cookie banner again
- Click "Reject All" to block all non-essential cookies
- Click "Customize" to choose which cookie categories to allow
- Your preferences are stored locally and respected on future visits
Through Your Browser:
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features of our website from working correctly.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
In addition to our cookie controls, Google provides a browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics:
Data Protection & Privacy
For more information about how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
For questions about cookies or data protection, contact us at info@financecvcheck.com.
Legal Compliance
This cookie policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU Regulation 2016/679
- German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG)
- ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC)
- German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on this page with the last updated date at the top.